Once in a Lifetime {BxB English}

🖤 Chapter 20

The next morning, Ody had planned to start studying for his exams, which were only two weeks away. But first, he opened Instagram to send a message to Mano.

Odysseus
Morning... I need to talk to you about Serifos

What about it?

Do you have time today?

After 4... I'm hitting the gym first

Okay I'll stop by your place

You want me to swing by with my bike?

No I'll come over around 5

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The thermometer hit 29 degrees Celsius as June arrived. Mano went to the gym, took a cold shower when he got back, and started getting ready to meet Ody at 5.

He'd much rather hop on his motorcycle than be cooped up in a car, especially in this heat, even if Ody wasn't thrilled about the idea.

He threw on a loose black tank top that showed off his toned arms and a hint of his chest on the sides. His tattoos on both arms were fully visible, and he paired the top with ripped blue jeans and white Adidas Superstars.

Ody went for dark jeans, a black t-shirt, and white Stan Smiths.

When Mano was ready, he stepped out of his house with his helmet and spotted Ody's car parked outside. He opened the passenger door, got in, but didn't close it.

"Why don't we just take the bike? Where are we going anyway?"

"For coffee. I need to tell you about Serifos"

"Then let's take the bike. We'll just get stuck in traffic for no reason" he started to step out.

"There's no traffic today. I got here fast" Ody said quickly, trying to stop him.

Mano turned to look at him, raising an eyebrow. "Do you love your car that much? Just leave it here. I'll bring you back to get it later" He got out, shutting the door before Ody could argue.

He hopped onto his parked motorcycle as Ody hesitated, then reluctantly got out of the car, locked it, and walked over.

"Here" he handed him the spare helmet and Ody took it slowly. "Hop on" he kicked up the stand, slipped on his helmet, and grabbed the handlebars.

Ody stood still for a moment, holding the helmet without making a move.

"What's up?" Mano lifted his visor to meet Ody's gaze.

"Nothing" he swung his leg over and climbed onto the bike.

"Hold on"

"Just... don't go too fast"

"We're in the city. How fast do you think I can go? I said hold on" he grabbed Ody's hands and wrapped them around his waist, causing Ody's body to press against his back.

Through the thin fabric of Mano's tank top, Ody could feel his abs.

Mano started the engine, revved it, and sped off, making Ody tighten his grip. During the ride, Ody noticed Mano's muscular arms as they flexed while steering.

"Gym's paying off, huh?" he shouted over the noise.

Mano smirked slightly, though Ody couldn't see it.

"Got a place in mind?" Mano asked.

"Huh?" Ody yelled, leaning closer to be heard.

"For coffee. Anywhere specific?"